Problem is 5 and C are different.
I thought
9 - A*+
8 - A*
7 - A
6 - B
5 - C?
Though with slightly fuzzy borders, so a 5 is like the top end of the current C grade?
Could you expand on this?
BTECs don't count, "x studies" isn't a proper subject, art's an easier option than geography, etc.
so a 5 is like the top end of the current C grade?
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Exactly so 5 isnt a C and the grades are "calculated" differently
What maths grade will employers be looking for?
I expect they will be as clueless and are they not going to employ as many people because less get a 5?
I know a few employers who won't look at you with only a c in Maths or English at GCSE. You would probably need one of the A type grades in maths to get into many engineering companies. Sadly with so many A, A* etc. the entire system seems devalued... A lot of people I work with also think a C is a failure and you need to be getting high 80% averages across all your subjects.
Perception may not be correct but it is there and can work for or against you depending on where you are. I know Oxbridge grads who I wouldn't trust to tie their own shoes who always get interviews due to the reputation (or perceived reputation) or their university.
If the general misconceptions are that x studies are not proper subjects (many of the business studies courses around when I was at school were a joke) then doing x studies may not enhance your prospects until a new generation of recruiters with experience of these courses is in place.